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AA08 NTD

2008 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,577 mi
Last recorded101,577 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Micra50,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NTD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,577 miles

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2025 101,531 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse light not working

Various underbody corrosion

Windscreen washers misaligned

Pass 25 Sep 2024 98,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

windscreen washers misaligned

Fail 20 Sep 2024 98,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

reversing light not working

windscreen washers misaligned

Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,199 miles

suspension components undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2023 98,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 90,890 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 90,832 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 90,050 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,034 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake disc showing signs of over heating

Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 89,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,753 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,947 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outter edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 50,614 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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AA08 NTD is a 2008 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 50,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 NTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA08 NTD registered?

AA08 NTD is a 2008 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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